tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32966223046911240612017-09-06T13:15:23.230+10:00little arty crafty crowartist,art dolls, doll maker, Tasmanian artist, prim style dolls,
Naive artist.Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.comBlogger414125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-75964961945006426802017-07-02T13:55:00.002+10:002017-07-02T14:07:53.367+10:00New Donkeys in EtsyTime to meet and greet some of my new Donkey girls and boys in my Etsy shop now!
Abi with her best friend Judy, both sporting rather fetching 100% wool felt scarves.
This gorgeous boy is Mr Muskett
The very talented John Kay, sporting his favourite news print britches. Some people say he bares a striking resemblance to John Kudelka, the Mercury cartoonist! Could be..he just so happens toGrace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-16575952560244800892017-06-26T18:42:00.001+10:002017-06-26T18:42:08.903+10:00Little up date'sVery busy time of the year, markets, commissions, new ideas and a big move.
I still love doing markets, they are a great way to introduce yourself and your work to a whole new audience. The past few markets have been held in the heart of the arts and tourist centre of Hobart, down near the docklands of Salamanca Place.
As the wave of people come and go from my stand the quiet times have been a Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-25891113418345021732017-05-25T14:12:00.003+10:002017-05-25T14:12:54.292+10:00New StudioTime to give some attention to my blogs!
Facebook is great but a big distraction. I'm hoping to blog first and upload to facebook later. I don't mind that nobody really takes a peek what happens here on my blog, for me this is sort of a journal/diary.
Last month I moved from my lovely short term studio at Salamanca Arts Centre to a more permanent studio. There is a big old window that looks down Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-50336450415719812722017-04-01T15:22:00.001+11:002017-04-01T15:22:40.134+11:00Take 20% off all Little Black Crow Studio items!!Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-72877360809873906752017-03-18T16:46:00.000+11:002017-03-18T16:46:13.471+11:00Sneak PeeksA little look at some of my artworks in progress...
This one is a small painting, 22.5 x 12.5
No titles yet, early days. I'm loving working on the black and white, these are quite big paintings and take a fair bit of energy sketching and layering the illustrations.
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-76722417378820487332017-03-18T16:26:00.001+11:002017-03-18T16:37:20.279+11:00Moved In
Very excited to be in studio E-231 at Salamanca Arts Centre. It was a big move, packing up two studios from home but I have space for my sewing and painting..all in one room!
The atmosphere is great, Rectango on Friday nights, markets on Saturdays, always something happening, all good inspiration and motivation!
Slowly meeting the other residents, photographers, artists and jewellers, Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-10605872849336374152016-12-28T08:30:00.000+11:002016-12-28T08:30:02.550+11:00Ann Wood pattern's
Tiny Rag Doll pattern in progress
Lovely pattern, most of which the dolls and clothing are hand stitched..like the pleasure of "slow cooking" this is "slow making", perfect for a rainy day!
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-3638567280474286012016-12-28T08:04:00.001+11:002016-12-28T08:07:44.314+11:00Makers Workshop
My last order for 2016, even though I was pushed a bit for time I still managed to make these little ones and enjoy making them. I was also quite chuffed when the Makers wanted four of my own rag doll designs as much as I love making the Threadbare Primitives, Annie's, I was thrilled they wanted mine! I wrote to Susan Dean of Threadbare Primitives and she graciouslyGrace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-59457908693753784402016-12-08T22:52:00.002+11:002016-12-08T22:52:34.413+11:00Chocolate Frangipane Cherry Tart - recipe coming soonGrace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-84988166231589665702016-11-01T14:22:00.005+11:002016-11-01T14:22:40.112+11:00Getting ready for Xmas
Visit my ETSY shop to see these little angel tree decorations
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-68399662101710466232016-10-26T19:00:00.000+11:002016-10-25T00:44:46.016+11:00Made
All the making for the year is nearly at an end..these lttle guys and gals will soon be on their way to Makers Workshop in Burnie, Tasmania, that's way up north. Who knows they may find their way under you tree.
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-50746406956388779512016-10-25T00:25:00.002+11:002016-10-25T00:25:44.197+11:00Counting down the daysGrace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-43814243702125960212016-10-22T13:14:00.002+11:002016-10-22T13:14:42.998+11:00Tiny knitting
On my table today..tiny knitting, little sweaters and tops for my boys and girls!
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-53937147310484090132016-10-19T17:05:00.001+11:002016-10-19T17:05:12.773+11:00Still MakingAlmost completed my order for a gallery in northern
Tasmania..just a few more noses to felt, dresses and pants to detail.
And after making these I will be making more..the making never stops around here!
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-6594746423297680042016-10-18T08:55:00.002+11:002016-10-18T08:59:31.930+11:00Making, making, makingMaking a few more dolls before my sewing room is retired for the year, packing up and moving house!
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-61352429296508408312016-07-22T16:11:00.002+10:002016-07-22T16:20:47.754+10:00Meet Salvador
New listing in my Etsy shop, Salvador, a very cute little donkey!
Stay tuned too for some sales and more new original items!
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-931167328722634502016-07-18T11:37:00.002+10:002016-07-18T11:39:37.373+10:00making mushrooms
A wet and windy day outside..YAY, gives me a good reason to stay indoors and make something in the studio. Two passions of mine are nature and fabrics, when I saw Ann Wood Handmade had a pattern o make toadstools from fabric scraps I just had to give it a go.
I am sure you will be seeing a lot more of these!
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-91374763232374177452016-07-13T16:04:00.002+10:002016-07-13T16:04:36.145+10:00Mucking around with IllustratorMaking some digital art..faux tissue texture!
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-74965372614501213642016-07-06T12:28:00.001+10:002016-07-06T18:13:33.269+10:00One Perfect DayA painting I started a while back and put it aside , a. because I didn't have time to paint because of study and work. b. because I was stuck on how to finish it!
We had such a lovely Autumn, and I spent many of my lunch breaks walking in the park next to work, taking photos and sketches. I even collected some of the fallen leaves. The first day I didn't have to get up early for work I went intoGrace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-24594587280635046142016-03-25T12:50:00.003+11:002016-03-25T12:50:26.725+11:00and a happy Easter to youGrace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-70721060345585389012016-03-24T23:47:00.000+11:002016-03-24T23:53:21.020+11:00Two new Donkey's
Inspired by summer berries, Quinten, dressed in purples and reds.
A tiny raglan sleeved cardigan, new design for my little folk.
Rachel, a little woodland donkey.
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-67960605272353567282016-03-23T21:00:00.002+11:002016-03-24T23:53:46.088+11:00Five new bunnies
A return to my studio after three years of study has seen some old friends come back to life..well so to speak, you see these and other dolls had been left in different stages of unfinishness, it was quite a pleasure to finally complete them. There is of course more to come.
If you have been to my Etsy store recently you may have noticed a rise in my prices, this has been due of the rise in Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-39967614911204138882016-02-15T10:30:00.002+11:002016-02-15T10:30:38.436+11:00Threads & Tangles
Sometimes I really like the backs of these embroideries instead of the "perfectly" finished off fronts. Hmm there maybe something in this for some new works, may be something a little gothic?
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-75405989375478208702016-02-14T10:14:00.000+11:002016-02-14T10:24:42.488+11:00Something old
This little heart shape container was made and given to my mum when she
was a little girl. Her mother made it for her. I remember her showing me
the confiner when I was little and remember being so amazed by this
little worn, handmade object that meant so much to my mum. I just adore
it.
Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296622304691124061.post-1904450651723649512016-02-10T10:35:00.001+11:002016-02-10T10:35:10.319+11:00Back in the studio for 2016Towards the end of last year I met with Tammy the owner of The Raven Gallery in New Norfolk, Tammy had seen my work online and wanted to know if I was interested in having my work in her gallery. What an exciting opportunity and perfectly timed, having not been in my studio much for the last two years due to study, I was more than happy to be asked as I was so fired up to get back and make stuff!Grace Gartonhttps://plus.google.com/117285002756535626200noreply@blogger.com0